Cave de la VisitationSaint -Joseph 'Les Serpentines'
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Saint -Joseph 'Les Serpentines' from the Cave de la Visitation
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Saint -Joseph 'Les Serpentines' of Cave de la Visitation in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Saint -Joseph 'Les Serpentines'
Pairings that work perfectly with Saint -Joseph 'Les Serpentines'
Original food and wine pairings with Saint -Joseph 'Les Serpentines'
The Saint -Joseph 'Les Serpentines' of Cave de la Visitation matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, saddle of lamb stuffed with chicken breast and basil or rabbit leg in foil on the barbecue.
Details and technical informations about Cave de la Visitation's Saint -Joseph 'Les Serpentines'.
Discover the grape variety: Villard
Villard blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhône-Alpes valley). It is a variety resulting from a cross of the same species (interspecific hybridization). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. It should be noted that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. The white Villard can be found in several vineyards: Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.
Informations about the Cave de la Visitation
The Cave de la Visitation is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Saint-Joseph to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Joseph
The wine region of Saint-Joseph is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Yves Gangloff or the Domaine E. Guigal produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Joseph are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Saignée (rosé de)
Rosé wine made from a vat of black grapes after a short maceration period.
